P2 Cancún – Wind and adaptation, Sánchez / Ustero launch their tournament in turbulent conditions

For their entry into the running at Cancún , Ari Sánchez et Andrea Ustero provided the essentials against Barrera / Velasco 6-3, 6-0. A clear victory, despite a match disrupted by the vent and marked by the very direct instructions of their coach Angel González .

A solid start for the 3rd seed

Thursday marked the start of the tournament Cancún for the top seeds in the women's draw. On Centre Court, Ari Sánchez et Andrea Ustero they kicked things off at 9 a.m.

Facing Barrera / Velasco , the champions of Riyadh They quickly took control of the match. The result: a victory in just over an hour. 6 / 3 6 / 0 , with a clear increase in power as the match progressed.

“This match is rubbish, we have to adapt.”

Beyond the score, the playing conditions largely influenced the course of the match. wind gusts complicated the exchanges, forcing the players to constantly adjust their trajectories.

During a change of ends, Angel González Their coach didn't mince words:

“The match was a mess, we have to adapt to that and it will be better for the tournament. We've been talking about it since Sunday: we have to hold on. mentally and produce volume The faster we adapt, the better it will be for the tournament and for us.”

A clear message: accept the conditions, even imperfect ones, and build the match with patience.

Cancun brings back an old question: does professional padel have a place outdoors?

A pair already comfortable outdoors

This type of context is not entirely new for Sánchez / Ustero . In Riyadh At the start of the season, they had already had to deal with conditions external demanding.

In this register, Andrea Ustero relies on its power to make a difference, while Ari Sánchez regulates the game with its lecture and precision usual.

A useful test for what comes next

While the match wasn't always smooth sailing, it has the merit of laying the groundwork for the rest of the tournament. Adapting quickly to changing conditions can make all the difference over a full week.

Sánchez / Ustero They therefore continue their journey in Cancún with a controlled victory… and some additional insights into the wind.

Maceo ZERHAT

Maceo Zerhat discovered padel in 2020 in Savigny-sur-Clairis, Burgundy. He contributed to the club's expansion by bringing his energy and curiosity. Padel Magazinehe transmits his Padel"mania" by skillfully bouncing on all the latest news about your favorite sport!